Grade+4+Unit+2-Close+Reading+3

= Introduction: = In order to teach this lesson, students should know the elements of a friendly letter.

= Student Outcomes: = 1. Students will be able to complete a written response to the text read. 2. Students will know how write a friendly letter.

1. Based on the first paragraph on page 235, does Cara seem to be truly sorry for what she did? 2. How does the illustration on page 234 help to support the text on page 235 ? 3. Why might the author include the last paragraph on page 235 ? || =Questions:= 1. How is the information about snakes organized on page 239 ? 2. How does the chart on page 240 help the reader to compare and contrast the different types of snakes? ||
 * =Title 1: "Dear Mr. Winston"= || =Title 2: Field Guide to Snakes of the Southwest= ||
 * =Questions:=

= Summative Questions: = 1. After reading "Dear Mr. Winston," respond to the following question. Was Cara's apology letter sincere? Use examples from the text to support your decision. 2. How might the "Field Guide to Snakes of the Southwest" be helpful to Cara from "Dear Mr. Winston?" Use examples from the text to support your answer.

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